Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 1514.1
EXAMPLE
1514.1
Subj: PA "A" SCHOOL CANDIDATE COMMAND INTERVIEW
a) a Public Affairs supervisor interview, which involves a two- to three-day visit to a district
Public Affairs office or detachment and ensures the member has a clear understanding of the
duties and responsibilities of PAs;
b) the ability to type 20 wpm, which must be demonstrated during a typing test administered
during the PA supervisor interview.
c) a 250-word essay written by the candidate on why he or she wants to be a PA and what
experiences he or she has had that will help prepare him or her for the job. The candidate must
bring this essay to the PA supervisor interview.
d) submission of an NACLC-PSI package to the Coast Guard Security Center. The
candidate must be eligible for a Secret clearance.
e) possession of a valid state-issued driver's license.
4. The enclosed worksheet contains a number of questions that will guide you in assessing
your candidate. Please review the member's performance record and consult with his or her
supervisor prior to making your recommendation. Above all, please ask yourself: "Would I
want this person to represent my command--and the Coast Guard--on TV and in the
newspaper?" "Why?" or "Why not?"
5. Thank you for your time and effort in this matter. Please contact me if you have any
questions or concerns at (202) 267-1209 or ccihelka@comdt.uscg.mil.
Enclosure:
PA "A" School Candidate Command Interview Worksheet
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